Huestis•Cascade NT™ Radiotherapy Simulator

The Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator features all of the features required for highly accurate simulation. Proven in more than 250 hospitals and treatment centers across the globe, it's designed specifically for low cost treatment simulation. Quick and easy to install because it's freestanding, there is no pit required as with other, more expensive simulators. Compact in size, the Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator is ideal for rooms where space is at a premium, yet has all of the features required for precise simulation.

NEW Highlights

NEW — Operator Control Station

Driven by WindowsNT®, our NEW model lets you “get connected” with today's networking flexibility. Our new operator control station and hand pendant place a powerful array of impressive features at your fingertips. An easily read LCD screen displays position feedback and operational status. Asymmetrical or symmetrical field wires offer selectable, precise positioning. Calibration software facilitates setup and maintenance.

WindowsNT® Operating System

WindowsNT® based system allows easy access to network communication. Built-in calibration software helps expedite setup, maintenance and future upgrades. Our SVGA room display features easily read, instantly maximized field windows.

NEW — Easy to Use Operator Controls

Easy to use controls feature international symbols, convenient color coding and an ergonomically designed layout.

Accurate

Radiation therapy teams depend on accurate tumor volume definition and precise patient positioning for simulation. Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator's included diode line lasers, custom block tray adapter, and the highest quality imaging components ensure positioning accuracy. Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator's unique balance of smooth, precise controls contributes to ease of use, quick setups, and patient accessibility. Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator provides precision replication of patient positioning matched to common radiotherapy treatment requirements.

Reliable

The requirement for reliable mechanical accuracy is universal in simulation. It is important that the design allows for precision to be maintained over the life of the unit. The Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator is a highly accurate and reliable machine with rugged construction to assure that this accuracy will be maintained. Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator's stable pedestal and rigid gantry provide proper alignment with the central axis of the X-ray beam and the gantry's axis of rotation. The reliability of the Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator minimizes maintenance costs and downtime while maximizing patient throughput. All Huestis•Cascade NT™ systems and components are backed by Huestis Medical's 24-month warranty — double the industry standard.

Very Affordable

The Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator was purposely designed so that it could be installed with minimal modification to an existing facility. Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator's freestanding design is quick and easy to install because there is no pit required as with other models. Installation time is also drastically shortened with an average one week setup. Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator combines quick and economical installation with impressive features for unmatched performance and value.

Impressive Features — Unmatched Value

Accurate

Asymmetrical and symmetrical field wires offer selectable, precise positioning flexibility compatible with treatment planning systems. Built-in calibration software facilitates setup. Huestis•Cascade NT™ provides smooth control, precise positioning and reliable simulation for increased patient safety and throughput.

Reliable

Overbuilt systems and rigid gantry and pedestal construction maintain alignment accuracy. Reliable, components and easily adjusted controls are built for years of trouble-free service.

Very Affordable

Easy Installation — No Floor Pit Required. The compact, freestanding design minimizes required space and eliminates the need for a floor pit. It can be installed in a room as small as 18' x 18' x 9' (548 x 548 x 274 cm) saving time and cost of major room modifications.

Operator Friendly

Controls feature simultaneous motions, variable, ramped speeds and anti-collision systems. Crisp fluoro imaging includes auto-brightness, noise reduction and last image hold.

Low Maintenance Costs

Normal maintenance items are easily accessible. Changing a field light bulb can be done in only a few minutes without realignment of the machine.

Included Custom Features

Included custom block tray adapter matches your source-to-tray distance. This snap-in, positive locking design is lightweight and will hold the same trays as your treatment machine.

Other standard features include crisp fluoroscopic capability, four (4) total alignment lasers (2 lateral, 1 sagittal, 1 overhead), two (2) grid trays (80 & 100 cm), and a SVGA room display with easily read, instantly maximized field windows.

Rugged Scissor-Drive Couch

Radiolucent, carbon-fiber couch elevates up to 500 Lbs. (226 kg) and can be lowered to 69 cm for easy patient access. Includes strategically placed emergency switches, mounted hand control pendant and “free-float” capability.

Room Planning

Huestis engineering support includes room planning, machine profile dimensions, electrical requirements and layout, and laser locations recommendations. Complete maintenance/ service packages are also available.

Testing Procedures

Full testing and acceptance documentation supports our commitment to quality manufacturing. Complete package includes component specification compliance, safety considerations, positioning testing, mechanical aspects and customer acceptance.